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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.26, 4,208.78 and 2,002.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.26, 4,208.78 and 2,002.74 is: 2,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.26 : 4,208.78 = 2,002.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.26/4,208.78 = 2,002.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.26x = 4,208.78 × 2,002.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.26x = 8,429,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,092.06/3,049.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.31

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